ST. LOUIS -- Homer Bailey smoothly overcame the arduous rehabilitation process required after a significant arm surgery. The Reds starting pitcher, activated from the disabled list Saturday to make his 2015 debut, could not overcome his track record vs. the Cardinals.
In a 5-2 loss to St. Louis, Bailey was tagged for five earned runs and nine hits over 5 2/3 innings, with two of his three walks intentional. It was Bailey's first regular-season start since Aug. 7. He had surgery on Sept. 5 to repair the torn flexor mass tendon near his right elbow.
"It's good to get back out there, being with the guys playing," Bailey said.